Why Should Spicy Food Be Avoided During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : why am i not supose to eat spicy food while pregnant

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it can cause further gastritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for contacting HCM,
There are actually no such restrictions in pregnancy to not to eat spicy food , but its just that it increases gastritis further which is a common manifestation during pregnancy, hence in order to avoid the same , it is advised to keep a check on intake of spicy foods.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (6 minutes later)

can it hurt my baby

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
No it wouldn't harm the foetus..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No it cannot hurt your baby , but it can cause severe gastritis and even sometimes increased caused and vomiting which can then cause dehydration if excessive.So its suggested that you may take it but in a small quantity and less often.
regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj